Post-World War II
Japan
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Post-World War II
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Heidi and Shiuko (ddr-one-2-340)
Black and white photographic print of (from left) Heidi Okihara and Shiuko Sakai standing outside on a tiled surface at unknown location, likely near the Imperial Palace moat, with unidentified individuals in background. Inscribed on the back: "Jan 47."
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Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-476)
Black and white photographic print of landscape and train tracks.
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Painting Sensei (ddr-one-2-182)
Black and white photographic print of Mrs. Noguchi standing in her garden holding her dog Mariko (full length shot). Shiuko Sakai, the donor, took Japanese painting classes from Mrs. Noguchi. Inscribed on back: "JULY 49/MRS NOGUCHI & MARIKO."
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Snow in Tokyo (ddr-one-2-221)
Black and white photographic print of Tokyo landscape covered in snow with a bridge in the background.
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Woodblock Print Demonstration (ddr-one-2-398)
Black and white photographic print of a woodblock print demonstration at an art studio during a tour sponsored by the Red Cross. Shiuko Sakai is sitting on the right of the man with cap in the foreground, Yo Tagiri is sitting next to Shiuko, and there is a group of unidentified individuals present. A woman in …
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Wedding of Ned and Keiko Glenn (ddr-one-2-214)
Black and white photographic print of (from left) Ned Glenn and Keiko Glenn cutting their wedding cake with five unidentified individuals standing in right background.
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Meeting Sakai Relatives (ddr-one-2-639)
Black and white photographic print of Noriko Sakai, daughter of Shiuko Sakai’s paternal relative Ataru Sakai, standing next to table with flower vase on her left. Inscribed on the back: "Noriko 1953."
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Sailing on "Tartan" (ddr-one-2-63)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on boat, wearing cap, and with unidentified person’s legs in foreground. While Lt. Col. Glenn was attending the U.S. army language school, Lt. Hughes invited Shiuko Sakai, Tami Okamura and Olinda Saito for outing on Lt. Col. Glenn’s boat, “Tartan.” Inscribed on back: "12 JUNE 49/ABURA-TSUBO/GUESS WHO!"
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Visit to Hiroshima (ddr-one-2-577)
Black and white photographic print with a free-standing smokestack in center of the image.
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At the NYK Building (ddr-one-2-351)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai and an unidentified boy standing in front of low wall and fence behind the NYK building. Inscribed on the back: "47/ME & A LITTLE ORPHAN."
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Outside the Imperial Palace (ddr-one-2-125)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai standing before a moat that surrounds the Imperial Palace, near the NYK building where she worked.
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Visit to Okayama (ddr-one-2-673)
Black and white photographic print of Hatsumi Kageyama holding her baby.
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Torii Gate (ddr-one-2-226)
Black and white photographic print of the view downwards toward a torii gate with two unidentified individuals walking beneath the gate.
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View from NYK Building (ddr-one-2-347)
Black and white photographic print of view toward Imperial Palace grounds with landscaped trees in foreground, taken from NYK building. Inscribed on the back: "April 47/LOOKING TOWARDS PALACE GROUNDS/FROM N.Y.K ROOF."
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Visit to Matsushima Island (ddr-one-2-528)
Black and white photographic print of Mr. Chang standing on a boat near Matsushima, with an unidentified young man holding a pole and two other boats in the background. Inscribed on the back: "3 Aug 47/Matsushima."
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Scenic View (ddr-one-2-417)
Black and white photographic print of a nature scene taken on the journey back to Tokyo from a daytrip to the Atami Hotel. Photo includes blossoming tree and partial ocean view. Atami is a resort for R&R south of Yokohama and was commandeered by US military during the occupation. Inscribed on the back: " 4-12 '47/SCENE …
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Streets of Tokyo (ddr-one-2-304)
Black and white photographic print of unidentified multistory building in Tokyo. Inscribed on back: "Dec 46."
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Toy Sale (ddr-one-2-8)
Black and white photographic print of an unidentified seated man with a hat selling toys during a holiday, with three unidentified children watching the man. Inscribed on back: "17 APR 49/MARUYAMA PARK/KYOTO."
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Taeko Toyoji (ddr-one-2-584)
Black and white photographic print of Taeko Toyoji standing in a bush. Inscribed on the front of the photograph: "Dear/Shiuko/Love/June." Inscribed on the back: "May 30, 1948/Miss M. Shimomura/took this for me."
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Ueno Park (ddr-one-2-259)
Black and white photographic print of Shiuko Sakai seated on rail at Ueno Park. Inscribed on back: "UENO PARK/OCT. 49/ME"
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Visiting Lake Biwa (ddr-one-2-478)
Black and white photographic print of Lake Biwa scenery taken from elevation.
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Miyazu Village (ddr-one-2-72)
Black and white photographic print of unidentified villagers standing outside, featuring young girl holding baby on her back in foreground, at Miyazu Village, Ama No Hashidate, Japan. Inscribed on back: "30 JUNE 49/MIYAZU."
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Visit to Kyushu (ddr-one-2-196)
Black and white photographic print of a sign reading “Onishi Bozu Jigoku” at onzen (hot springs) in Kyushu.
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Fujiya Hotel (ddr-one-2-122)
Black and white photographic print of interior lobby at Fujiya Hotel. Printed in the lower right corner: "'Ocean View Parlour'/Fujiya Hotel Miyanoshita Spa, Japan." According to the donor, the Fujiya Hotel was a resort hotel that the U.S. military commandeered for “R and R” (rest and relaxation). Both military and civilian personnel used the facilities.